While breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures, there has been a slight uptick in breast implant removal in recent years. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jason Miller, MD, DMD, performs many breast implant removals each year. According to Dr. Miller, patients remove their implants for various reasons, ranging from comfort and personal preference to medical necessity. “No matter the...

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, but there are many misconceptions about the procedure. Below, Perry Johnson, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, discusses some of the preconceived notions around breast augmentation safety and cost, and recent changes in breast implants. Reasons to consider breast augmentation It’s no secret that breast implants are most often used to increase a woman’s breast...

Approximately 300,000 women undergo the procedure each year. But is this procedure losing its popularity? Recent media attention on celebrities like model Chrissy Tiegen, who recently chose to have her implants removed, has shed new light on breast augmentation and breast implant removal. Tiegen stated in a Tweet that she decided to remove her implants so she could zip a dress in her size or lay on her belly comfortably. Continue reading →